Computers
ASUS Bundles ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ with ROG, ASUS products
Get a rig fit for DOOM
ASUS has announced an expansive global bundle program in collaboration with Bethesda and id Software. On offer is the highly anticipated game DOOM: The Dark Ages. It comes free with the purchase of a wide selection of ASUS and ROG products.
This initiative follows the recent unveiling of the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card. It’s a limited-edition release of only 666 units available for preorder exclusively on the Bethesda Gear Store.
This comprehensive bundle program spans over 40 regions. It includes over 200 different ASUS and ROG products. Gamers purchasing eligible products will receive a complimentary copy of DOOM: The Dark Ages. Products include displays, motherboards, graphics cards (starting May 22nd), power supplies, AIO coolers, ROG NUC mini PCs, and more.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. It promises an epic and cinematic narrative that delves into the DOOM Slayer’s origins.
Players will “Stand and Fight” as a super weapon in a dark and sinister medieval war. They can experience next-level graphics fidelity, speed, and visuals powered by idTech8 native ray tracing. When paired with GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, the game will further benefit from AI-powered NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. It boosts frame rates and constructing high-quality images for the ultimate PC gaming experience.
Official game trailers have showcased stunning visuals and animations. It has driven demand for high refresh-rate monitors, powerful graphics cards, and performance-oriented CPU and motherboard upgrades.
Recognizing the diverse needs of gamers, the bundle program encompasses a broad spectrum of components. It caters to both modest hardware upgrades and enthusiast-level setups. For users seeking a compact, pre-built solution, select 2025 ROG NUC mini-PCs are also included in the promotion.
Additionally, even those with existing powerful systems looking to upgrade their home networks to WiFi 6E or 7 can receive a free copy of the game with the purchase of an eligible ASUS router.
Availability and Redemption
The global bundle program kicks off May 8th, 2025. Gamers purchasing eligible ASUS and ROG products can redeem their free copy of DOOM: The Dark Ages immediately.
Graphics cards will be added to the eligible product list starting on May 22nd, 2025. The eligibility period for most products runs from May 8th to June 30th, 2025, with graphics cards being eligible from May 22nd to June 30th, 2025.
The deadline for game redemption after purchasing an eligible product is July 14th, 2025, with the same redemption period applying to eligible graphics card purchases.
Key Dates:
- Eligibility Period (Most Products): May 8 – June 30, 2025
- Graphics Card Eligibility Period: May 22 – June 30, 2025
- Redemption Period (All Eligible Products): May 8 – July 14, 2025
A comprehensive list of eligible ASUS and ROG products can be found at: https://ph.rog.gg/dtdapr
For those interested in preordering the limited-edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card, it is available exclusively at the Bethesda Gear store: https://rog.gg/DOOMSTORE1
Computers
Acer introduces Ryzen AI Max-powered Veriton mini workstation
Built to support the heaviest workloads
Acer has officially expanded its lineup of Veriton desktop computers with the release of the Acer Veriton RA100 AI mini workstation.
This Copilot+ PC is powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processors to support even the heaviest of workloads for gamers, creators, and other professionals.
Armed with AMD Radeon 8060S graphics, 50 TOPS NPU, and 60 TFLOPS, the Veriton RA100 delivers up to 120 billion parameters for demanding workloads.
These include running AI models, developing and deploying generative AI applications, 3D design, and content creation at high resolutions.
The RA100 accelerates such tasks, and optimizes design, coding, and even gaming with the help of AI.
In addition, the RA100 also supports ultra-fast and high storage capacity. It has a four channel memory of up to 128GB DDR5 and up to 4TB SSD storage.
The workstation comes with adaptive performance modes to allow users to adjust the power. There’s Silent Mode for general tasks, balanced Mode for lightweight multitasking, and Performance Mode for the extra juice for AI computing and AAA gaming.
For connectivity, the RA100 comes with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus an RJ45 port and Kensington lock slot.
Acer Veriton desktops also launched
Acer has also launched new Acer Veriton AIO desktops — the Vero 4000 and Vero 6000 — alongside the RA100.
These all-in-one desktops blend strong AI performance with robust security in a sleek design for modern workplaces.
They are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processors, with up to 64GB memory and up to 2TB storage.
The Veriton Vero 4000 sports Intel Graphics, while the Vero 6000 comes with Intel vPro for enhanced capabilities.
Both AIOs feature a 23.8-inch 144Hz FHD touch display. The ergo stand and VESA mount support flexible workspace setups as well.
Additional features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ45, and a 5MP infrared webcam.
Acer Veriton 2000 large tower, AIO
Lastly, Acer has also introduced the Veriton 2000 Large Tower and Veriton 2000 All-In-One for further options.
The large tower likewise comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, making it a high-performance desktop PC.
It is designed to streamline AI-assisted content creation and other everyday productivity tasks. With NVIDIA Blackwell, the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators.
Meanwhile, the Veriton 2000 AIO has Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processors, Intel Graphics, and ample memory and storage.
It has a 23.8-inch FHD display as well, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 250 nits brightness.
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Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SSD adds 8TB storage capacity option
Largest capacity option yet for high-power uses
Kingston FURY has added an 8192GB full capacity option for the Kingston FURY Renegade G5 line. This is ideal for high-power uses, such as video editing, 3D rendering, gaming, and more.
Optimized for heavy workflows and gaming needs, the PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD utilizes the latest PCIe Gen5 x 4 controller and 3D TLC NAND.
It can reach speeds of up to 14,800/14,000MB/s (read/write) and over 2M IOPS. This way, it can provide extreme performance and endurance.
And with an 8TB option, users can now store more of their favorite games and media without losing system responsiveness. Other scenarios include 4K/8K video editing.
The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 lineup has capacities available from 1TB to 8TB. All options come with a limited five-year warranty, plus free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
Like the Renegade G5’s other storage capacities, the 8TB SSD is compatible with many popular motherboards.
Enthusiasts looking at custom builds can rely on the lineup. And by now, popular PC brands already have motherboards with PCIe 5.0 support.
Kingston’s future-ready storage and RAM offerings were displayed previously at COMPUTEX 2025.
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